NEXT TO NORMALby Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey (Dancap productions). A woman struggles with bipolar disorder and the effect of her illness on her family in this musical. Previews Jul 19. Opens Jul 20 and runs to Jul 31, Tue-Sat 7:30 pm, mats Sat-Sun and Wed 2 pm. $34-$129. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen W. 416-644-3665,dancaptickets.com.

SPENTby Michele Smith, Dean Gilmour, Ravi Jain and Adam Paolozza (Why Not Theatre/TheatreRUN). The absurd comedy about the financial crisis returns to raise funds for its run in Scotland and for the SummerWorks festival (Jul 22 show). Opens Jul 21 and runs to Jul 29, Wed-Sat 8 pm. $20. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 55 Mill. 416-866-8666,theatrerun.wordpress.com.

THE GLASS MENAGERIEby Tennessee Williams (Soulpepper). A broken family struggles to fulfill their dreams in this memory play. Previews Jul 1-5. Opens Jul 6 and runs to Sep 10, see website for schedule. $45-$65, rush $5-$22. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 55 Mill. 416-866-8666,soulpepper.ca.

THE WINTER’S TALE by William Shakespeare (Canadian Stage Dream in High Park). A jealous king puts his wife on trial in this outdoor production. Opens Jun 28 and runs to Sep 4, Tue-sun 8 pm. Pwyc ($20 sugg); under 14 free. High park amphitheatre, Bloor W and Parkside. Canadianstage.com/dream.